overview
- noun
- /ˈoʊvərˌvju/
- Before we dive into the details, let me give you an overview of the main concepts we will cover.
- provide an overview
- a brief overview
- present an overview
And then it has this like, overview of the whole area.
- And then it has this like, overview of the whole area.
- This is not a comprehensive overview of theories of truth.
- I'm going to give you a little overview of, of how I got into it.
- So let's begin with a brief hardware overview before launching into construction.
- First of all, quick overview of the space.
- Guys, welcome to our product overview of the Omni by Virtuix.
- I'll just give you sort of an overview of that.
- Can you give an introduction to psychedelics like a whirlwind overview maybe.
Examples
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Sure, they are important for an overview of the subject matter and can supplement a unit lesson.
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I would like to take this opportunity to give you a quick overview.
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We'll give an overview of their research.
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Can you just give us an overview of what that world looks like?
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Table 1 presents an overview of the results for the main content categories.
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So here is an overview of my lipstick drawer.
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So this is our first overview of plague in its three pandemics.
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ETFF: Dr. Ryan, can you give us an overview of your work, as explored in your new book?
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The following is an overview of the considerations and outcomes of the RPWG's work in establishing this program.
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"The lords at Kzin will want a quick overview of events," Shayin-Mate went on.
Fiction book (2001)
Synonyms
A short summary that describes the main events or points
A short statement giving the main points without details
A view of the whole situation that shows the most important parts
A short written summary of a longer document
A short report that gives the main points of an event or meeting
A view of the whole situation and its most important facts rather than small details
A short summary of the main points at the end of a meeting or show
A short summary of the main points of a book or article
A short summary of the main points of a paper
A short summary that repeats the main points
A short summary of the main points
A short description of the main points
A short clear statement of the main points of a text
A short summary that gives an overall view of a subject
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Etymology
Overview is made from over- ('above') and view ('a look'). Imagine standing above something and looking down to see the whole scene at once; that 'big picture' image is why an overview is a short, general summary of a subject.